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22 July 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Cornerstone Barristers—Sarah Salmon

Cornerstone Barristers welcomes new tenant 
Sarah Salmon has joined Cornerstone Barristers this week. Sarah specialises in local government, housing and property law and is chair of the Social Housing Law Association. She has represented public bodies (including the police), charities, local authorities, housing associations, individuals and companies in her specialist areas.

Her practice includes all aspects of housing law, including anti-social behaviour, gaining tenancies by deception, subletting and failed successions. Sarah is regularly instructed in cases raising issues of capacity, public law defences and the Equality Act 2010. She also has experience in cases concerning allocations, Gypsy and Traveller law, Children Act 1989, Local Government Act 1972, Environmental Protection Act 1990, welfare benefits, private landlord and tenant, leasehold issues and disrepair.

Joint Heads of Chambers Philip Coppel QC and Tom Cosgrove QC said: "We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to Cornerstone Barristers. Sarah's specialism in all aspects of housing law is a great fit for our portfolio of clients. We look forward to her impressive and broad practice adding strength and depth to the team here at Chambers."

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